The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz

400 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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The New York Times bestselling author of Magpie Murders and Moriarty brilliantly reinvents the classic crime novel once again with this clever and inventive mystery starring a fictional version of the author himself as the Watson to a modern-day H...

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Moods

mysterious 94%
adventurous 44%
dark 32%
tense 26%
funny 23%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 6%
reflective 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
emotional 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 23%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 44% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 32% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.79

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